LEMON-HERB ROASTED TURKEY
Lemon and thyme are the predominant flavors in this golden, tender and moist turkey that has just six ingredients. It's so easy, we guarantee success! -Felicia Smith, Georgetown, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h45m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine the butter, lemon juice, lemon zest and minced thyme. Pat turkey dry. Sprinkle salt and pepper over skin of turkey and inside cavity; brush with butter mixture. Place the lemon, onion, garlic and thyme sprigs inside cavity. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together., Place flour in oven bag and shake to coat. Place bag in a roasting pan; add turkey to bag, breast side up. Cut six 1/2-in. slits in top of bag; close bag with tie provided., Bake at 350° for 2-1/4 to 2-3/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 180°. Remove turkey to a serving platter and keep warm. Let stand for 15 minutes before carving. If desired, thicken pan drippings for gravy. Freeze option: Freeze cooled turkey and gravy in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered skillet, gently stirring and adding a little broth or water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 calories, Fat 27g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 230mg cholesterol, Sodium 489mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 64g protein.
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Marvy Lblack
[email protected]Overall, this was a good turkey recipe. It was easy to make and the flavor was good.
Onicca Motshegoa
[email protected]This turkey was a bit dry, but the flavor was still good.
The_Mechanic216
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of turkey, but this recipe was actually really good.
Hamikhan Hamikhan77 66
[email protected]This turkey was a bit bland, but it was still moist and cooked evenly.
Roger Currence
[email protected]I've made this turkey several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
RS Tuhin
[email protected]This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. It's easy to make and always turns out perfect.
Prince Samuel Nwosu
[email protected]I made this turkey for Christmas and it was a hit. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
Mental Rocky
[email protected]This turkey was so flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making it again.
Umar Maghanhar
[email protected]I've tried many turkey recipes over the years, but this one is by far my favorite.
Mahesh Shahi
[email protected]This turkey was easy to make and turned out great. I would definitely recommend it.
Hridoy Karmakar
[email protected]I made this turkey for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Rethabile Beauty Pheko
[email protected]This turkey was a bit dry, but the flavor was good.
Salman Gujjar
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Ayesha Hussein
[email protected]This was the best turkey I've ever had. It was so moist and juicy, and the flavor was amazing.
Raman Dhital
[email protected]I've made this turkey recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The meat is moist and flavorful, and the skin is crispy.
Ali Hasnan
[email protected]This turkey was delicious! The lemon and herbs gave it a wonderful flavor.